Easy Stroganoff Recipe with Ground Beef • Longbourn Farm (2024)

FAQs

How do I thicken up my stroganoff sauce? ›

Use one tablespoon cornstarch mixed with one tablespoon cold water (aka a cornstarch slurry) for each cup of medium-thick sauce. Thoroughly mix the cornstarch and water together, then pour into your sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

Greek yogurt is a healthy alternative to the traditionally used sour cream in beef stroganoff recipes, so you can be confident that your family is getting a satisfying, healthy meal. Fresh dill and paprika will provide a sweet, slightly smoky garnish to top off the dish.

If too runny, add more flour-water mixture and if too thick, add more sour cream.

Crumble 1 pound hamburger meat into 3-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain. Stir in sauce mix (beef flavor), 2½ cups boiling water, 1¼ cups milk and uncooked Potatoes.

For an add-in that both thickens and enhances flavor, turn to a versatile, dairy-forward ingredient: sour cream. Sour cream is a common add-in for thickening soups and sauces, but it can also be stirred into gravy for a touch of tang and a smooth, creamy finish.

We find that a flour-based gravy holds up better and reheats better later, which is why we tend to prefer using flour over cornstarch to make gravy unless we have a guest who is eating gluten-free.

What is stroganoff sauce made of? Stroganoff sauce is a sour cream gravy made with beef broth that's thickened with flour. It's flavoured with mustard and has mushrooms in it. I love the pale brown creamy colour against the deep golden brown seared beef!

Buttermilk. Buttermilk is creamy and acidic like sour cream, so it's great for dressings and dips. Use 3/4 cup buttermilk for every 1 cup of sour cream called for in a recipe.

And, as it is made of cream, it is not safe for a dairy-free diet or those who are vegan. Luckily, there are other ingredients you can use to substitute for sour cream, from plain yogurt to evaporated milk to cottage cheese.

Quartered mushrooms and a combination of pearl onions and shallots give the finished dish a more interesting texture and flavor. Adding gelatin to the chicken stock gives it more body, letting the sauce come together more tightly to coat the meat and noodles.

What cut of beef is best for stroganoff? ›

Scotch fillet (aka boneless rib eye)

The boneless ribeye will create a succulent beef stroganoff with the marbling making it flavoursome. The fat content is what keeps this beef mouthwatering and will result in high levels of tenderness.

Sour cream can curdle if added directly to hot liquid. To prevent curdling, temper the sour cream by stirring a little of the hot liquid into it and then adding the warmed sour cream mixture to the pan. Buttered egg noodles (see below for details of our tasting) are the classic accompaniment to this recipe.

Evaporated milk is made by slowly heating milk to remove about half of its water—a process that develops a light golden color and mildly sweet flavor. Nestlé states that Carnation evaporated milk can be substituted in a 1:1 ratio for regular whole milk.

Since this meal does not contain milk or cream, it will not be very thick. Tapioca starch is mixed with water creating a slurry that helps thicken the beef stroganoff. Lastly, cook up your pasta, rice, or potatoes and serve the beef stroganoff over the top. And that's dinner!

You can make a cream sauce thicker by reducing it on the stovetop. If reducing the sauce doesn't work, or if you're in a rush, you can use a thickener to bulk up your sauce. Flour, butter, eggs, and cornstarch are simple ingredients that can make your cream sauce thicker.

Add 1 tablespoon of flour to 1/2 cup of sour cream used as a thickener to discourage curdling.

Place jar in the OFF oven WITH oven light on Let ferment for 12-24 hours Place in fridge for 12 hours to thicken up Enjoy!

Cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour. When a gravy, sauce, soup or stew recipe calls for flour, use half as much cornstarch to thicken. To thicken hot liquids, first mix cornstarch with a little cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into hot liquid until blended.